The Atkins

Monday, August 13, 2007

Zane is 15 months old now and Elijah is 10 years old. He just started 4th grade last week. Zane is into everything he can reach right now. He is drinking from a cup with a straw because he hates sippy cups. He is growing like crazy. He is a 3T top and a 2T bottom and a 7.5 size shoe. He is even bigger than his brother was at this age. They look so much like each other at this same age it is amazing. I am going to try to scan a pic of Elijah at this age so everyone can see the resemblance. I can't believe Elijah is in 4th grade this year. Only 1 more yr of elementary school and he's off to middle school. Hopefully this school year will go by slow so I can enjoy it. I start back to work in April. I have missed my little guys but have enjoyed the time with my little guy.

Zane and Dads shirt

Zane tried to put on his Dads shirt after I took it out of the laundry. He ran around with it for 5 minutes before he realized it was too big.

Zane getting ready for the pool with his swim shoes

Aunt Susan trimming Zanes hair

Is there anything cuter than that face?? Nope

Elijahs First Honors Cert. from the end of 3rd gr.

Zane watching his favorite show "The Wiggles"

Zane loves to watch and help dad mow

Zane mowing the grass

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Unfortunately, my grandmother, my moms mom passed away at the age of 93. She lived a good, long life. My mother has taken care of her for the last 17 years since we moved her up from Sarasota, Florida. She passed peacefully in her sleep after having a good day. She has spent the last year in a assisted living after falling and hurting herself. But she enjoyed her room and her friends and caretakers there. When you lose a loved one that close you start to be really thankful for the time that you have with your other ones. I am glad that my boys have the opportunity to spend years with their Nanny being so close. Their life is richer and their character stronger just by being with her and I know she cherishes each day she has with them.

Happy Fourth of July!! We are going to spend the week with my brother and his girlfriend and 2 year old little boy Dakota, as well as Nanny and Pa. We're going to grill and swim in the new pool and just shop and relax while we can. Zane really enjoys having a playmate and he has learned a lot watching Dakota. My other brother lives in Jackson Hole, WY and has 2 kids, my niece Julia, and my nephew Robbie. Hopefully they will get home next year. I will also have Austin over to spend the night tonight as well so we will have a house full.

Dakota getting in the pool with his mom. Kimberly, Dakota and Rick came and stayed all week with us to celebrate the 4th. Zane really enjoyed having a playmate for the week. Dakota turned 2 in May so their about 10 months apart. They wear the same size clothes however!